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Place Early Season Whitetail Stands During Summer

There are numerous reasons why early stand placement proves to be a successful whitetail strategy. Here are a few to consider.
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In-the-Field Bow Repairs

Do you have what it takes to fix minor archery equipment issues in the field? The right tools and know-how could save your next bowhunting adventure.
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4 Tips for Hot-Weather Pronghorns

When the temperature rises and pronghorns are thirsty, there’s no better place to arrow a mature buck than near a waterhole.
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Is a Purpose-Driven, Species-Specific Compound Bow Setup Right for You?

Match your compound bow outfit to the quarry and conditions at hand for more efficient bowhunting.
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Traditional Archery: Start Now

You don’t have to give up modern archery to experience traditional archery’s many joys. Take a shot at the exciting world of stickbows.
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Advanced Bow Tuning

Taking your bow tuning and sighting in to the next level is the foundation upon which successful bowhunting is built.
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Is Your Old Compound Bow Obsolete?

Compound bow design and performance continues to improve each year, but that doesn’t mean your current bow, even if it’s 15 years old, is obsolete.
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Stalking Velvet-Antlered Muleys

Good optics, smart glassing, patience, and common sense are the recipe for a successful early season mule deer stalk.
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3 Topnotch Traditional Bows for 2020

While the vast majority of bowhunters choose a compound or crossbow, there’s still nothing like releasing the string of a traditional bow and watching the arrow arc downrange.
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How Weather and Other Factors Affect Crossbow Speed

Many variables affect arrow speed and performance. Here are several factors to consider to get the most from your crossbow.
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Bow Review: Bowtech Revolt X

The Bowtech Revolt X is a remarkably smooth and fast hunting bow that tunes easily.
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The Truth About High-Fence Hunting

The author bowhunts exotics behind a high fence in Texas for the first time and comes away with a new appreciation for the challenge.
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4 Factors to Consider When Buying a New Compound Bow

Whether you buy a new compound bow each year or once per decade, consider these four factors while you shop.
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The Truth Behind Compound Bow Speed Ratings

Compound bow speed ratings are all the rage, but do you know the true ins and outs of the standards?
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New Crossbows for 2020

This year’s crossbows are wildly fast and more maneuverable than ever.
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Is an Outfitted Big-Game Hunt Right for You?

A top-notch outfitted big-game hunt isn’t cheap, but in the author’s opinion it’s often well worth the price.
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2020 Top New Compound Bows

A summary of the latest technology and new compound bows from top manufacturers.
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Field Test: Rage Hypodermic NC

Put to the test, the Rage Hypodermic NC two-blade mechanical broadhead definitely makes the cut.
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Bow-Friendly Ambushes for Whitetails

It’s time to tackle a few chores for the fall season. Though you’ll leave your archery gear at home to complete these whitetail duties, it’s vital to keep the focus of the bow front and center.
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Roadtripping for a Velvet Whitetail Buck

One bowhunter’s fascination with shooting a velvet whitetail buck takes him on a multi-year journey to accomplish a feat in an unlikely place and manner.
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DIY Whitetails

Regardless of where you live and hunt, employing these proven western tactics are bound to boost your DIY whitetails success.
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Baiting Black Bears on Public Land

The list of western states that allow bear hunting over bait is short, but there are still a few opportunities out there if you are willing to put in the time and effort.
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Spring Whitetail Chores

Create a spring clean-up to-do list and get to work on your whitetail property.
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Has Hunting Technology Come Too Far?

When it comes to hunting technology, some of the biggest advancements have come in the area of trail cameras. Are today’s cellular trail cams an unfair advantage? The author says “no.”
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Bowhunting Turkeys: Have a Plan for Body Shots

Tired of whiffed shots or tracking turkeys after a marginal body hit? Try these tips.
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3 Common Blunders When Bowhunting Turkeys

To increase your odds of tagging a turkey this spring, avoid these three common bowhunting blunders.
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Spring Elk Scouting

If a fall elk adventure is in your plans, then you shouldn’t overlook scouting your intended hunting area during spring.
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Tips for Using Bow-Mounted Turkey Decoys

If you want to step away from the typical sit-in-place ground blind system this spring, then give bow-mounted turkey decoys a try.
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How to Care for Taxidermy Mounts

Simple steps to ensure your taxidermy mounts remain top quality and your deer hunting memories are preserved for generations to come.